All United Kingdom articles – Page 8
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NewsSummer border delays could bring ‘untold disruption’ to Dover
The CEO of the port of Dover has warned fresh produce hauliers could be stuck behind queues of summer tourist traffic as new digital EES checks are set to cause severe hold-ups
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NewsLonger potato rotations boost yields and disease resistance
British growers are benefiting from longer potato-based rotations that help improve economic performance and reduce disease pressure, finds new report from GB Potatoes
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NewsAsda launches yellow watermelon
Retailer has won key consumer media coverage for new melon launch, described as ‘must-have’ summer snack
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NewsEuropean consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
Sustainability continues to influence purchasing behaviour and customer loyalty, with four in five considering climate impact when making a purchase
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NewsSainsbury’s AVA Magnum strawberries from ASF prevail in Telegraph taste test
Berries supplied by Angus Soft Fruits praised for dark colour and rich flavour in well-established quality assessment
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NewsFive MPs visit Barfoots’ farm in Sussex
Veg grower has hosted a group of MPs as part of NFU scheme to see on-farm operations and discuss key issues for the sector including planning barriers and seasonal workers
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NewsMDS partners with Agri-TechE to offer six-month placements
MDS trainees given access to Agri-TechE’s Early Career Innovators’ Forum with aim of getting more young talent into food and farming industry
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NewsMcCain celebrates 2026 graduates of internal training programme
UK’s largest frozen potato producer celebrated the graduation of 18 apprentices from its Manufacturing Academy on 3 July
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NewsDefra secretary confirms commitment to Organic Action Plan
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds tells farming festival “we are on it” regarding eagerly awaited national strategy for organic farming
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NewsSteve McVickers joins WB Chambers as commercial director
Former CCO at Fruitist joins leading Kent berry and cherry producer after eight months sailing around the world as part of a Clipper yacht crew
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News‘Get a variety trial wrong and breeder loses the right, grower loses the upside’
Tomer Biran, a legal consultant specialising in varietal protection, explores the IP pitfalls of trials and the commercialisation of new fresh produce varieties
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NewsBeans, lentils and peas may help future-proof farms, new study suggests
Edible legumes may have a role in helping farms defend against future challenges posed by climate change
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NewsInvestment in agri-food attachés vital to rebuilding export markets, says NFU
As the UK and EU continue negotiations for a new SPS agreement, the NFU says greater investment in agri-food attachés is essential to remove trade barriers
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NewsGovernment environmental scheme opens for direct applications
Environment secretary Emma Reynolds has confirmed new access to the £50mn Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier for woodland or agroforestry agreements
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NewsLove Island’s Farmer Will fronts new mushroom campaign
The EU-funded campaign aims to position mushrooms as a ‘sneaky snack’ for young consumers with ambitions to double consumption by 2030
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PodcastsHow EU realignment risks global fruit imports
In the latest FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by the FPC’s Nigel Jenney to discuss how the EU-UK reset deal could spell trouble for imports
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News‘Mini marketeers’ take over Borough Market
Schoolchildren from across London will be selling their finest fresh produce at the iconic market today as part of a long-running food education initiative
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NewsMDS launches new return to work scheme for women
Applications are open for a new eight-week programme that aims to support women returning to work after maternity or other career breaks by rebuilding confidence, skills and resilience
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CommentComment: What's changed in fresh produce in the last 36 years? Quite a lot…
Promar International divisional director John Giles reflects on huge transformations in international fruit and vegetable sector
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NewsBritish Growers launches new partnership scheme
Organisations from legal, agri-tech, finance and food redistribution sectors can join the new scheme, designed to offer year-round benefits to grower members